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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Stenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenson has chosen Young Jeezy - I'm Here as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tebato Nakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henrik Stenson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Nakara with that takedown attempt.
Stenson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nakara's half guard.
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenson pulls his head out easily.
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenson pulls his head out easily.
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenson pulls his head out easily.
Stenson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Stenson stuns Nakara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stenson as he avoids it easily.
Stenson with the counter takedown but Nakara avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Stenson tries to counter it with a takedown but Nakara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stenson defends well and Nakara ends up having to push Stenson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stenson with the counter takedown but Nakara avoids it easily.
Stenson wants to slow Nakara down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakara feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakara being controlled here momentarily.
Stenson trying to keep a closed guard but Nakara is proving a slippery customer.
Nakara throwing strikes from guard but Stenson blocks nicely.
Stenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakara scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nakara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakara stopping the sweep attempt from Stenson.
Nakara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakara lands a couple of digs.
Nakara throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stenson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nakara chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stenson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakara.
Nakara throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakara throwing strikes from guard but Stenson blocks nicely.
Nakara postures up.
Nakara is working Stenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakara throws a strike but Stenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakara looking for a guillotine here but Stenson defends easily.
Nakara has an active guard here but Stenson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stenson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stenson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nakara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stenson throws a leg kick which misses Nakara's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakara tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakara.
Stenson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Stenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stenson as he jumps to the side.
Stenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenson throws a solid leg kick but Nakara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stenson.
Stenson takes a swing at Nakara's ribcage but misses.
Stenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nakara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stenson!
Nakara tries to score with some ground and pound. Stenson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakara working the ground and pound.
Stenson gets back to half guard.
Nakara slips a nice elbow through Stenson's hands, connecting with Stenson's forehead.
Nakara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stenson tries to roll over but Nakara keeps him under control.
Nakara throws a strike but Stenson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakara is looking to work some ground and pound but Stenson has wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenson has control of Nakara's left arm, preventing Nakara from doing any damage.
Nakara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakara won't allow Stenson to sweep him here.
Stenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakara manages to get himself to full guard.
Stenson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nakara is looking for a triangle but Stenson pushes his legs off easily.
Nakara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stenson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nakara.
Nakara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stenson's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenson wants to get back to his feet.
Nakara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenson has managed to get both his arms back between Nakara's legs - danger averted.
Nakara has a closed guard, preventing Stenson from standing up.
Nakara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenson wanted to stand there but Nakara had control of the position.
Nakara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenson wants to stand but Nakara has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenson has managed to get both his arms back between Nakara's legs - danger averted.
Nakara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenson has managed to get both his arms back between Nakara's legs - danger averted.
Nakara working for a triangle but Stenson defends it easily.
Stenson tries to stand but Nakara is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenson gets to his feet. Nakara looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nakara shoots for a double leg takedown but Stenson sprawls well. He's pushed Nakara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stenson misses with a low kick as Nakara jumps back.
Good exchange - Stenson coming out on top.
Stenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tebato Nakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stenson defends well and Nakara ends up having to push Stenson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakara is trying to defend but Stenson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stenson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nakara.
Nakara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stenson tries to stand and escape but Nakara is controlling the position.
Stenson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nakara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nakara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenson.
Stenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A leg kick checked by Nakara.
Stenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakara shoots in looking for a takedown but Stenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stenson.
Nakara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stenson is looking to regain half guard here but Nakara keeps moving and retains side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Stenson is right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenson manages to get back to half guard.
Tebato Nakara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakara thows a huge punch but Stenson dodges it nicely.
Nakara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stenson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakara throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenson, not yet.
Stenson is adopting a defensive guard.
Nakara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stenson controlling Nakara's posture.
Nakara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenson holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakara is working Stenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakara advances position into side control!
Stenson struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenson tries to buck Nakara off but Nakara is having none of it.
Stenson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakara off and has taken his back!
Nakara can't escape the position.
What's going on here? Stenson has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Stenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stenson lands a leg kick that knocks Nakara off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Nakara.
Stenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenson looks to land a combination but Nakara avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Stenson. No joy for Nakara on that attempt.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown but Stenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakara has his takedown stuffed
and Stenson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stenson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Stenson tries to counter it with a takedown but Nakara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenson. Stenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tebato Nakara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick from Stenson misses.
Nakara dives in for a single leg takedown but Stenson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt.
Stenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stenson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stenson controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakara postures up in Stenson's guard and throws a big left but Stenson blocks it.
Stenson is pulling down on Nakara's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakara, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakara's guard.
Stenson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakara is proving hard to escape from.
Nakara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stenson has picked Nakara up and slammed him! Nakara can't keep hold of the triangle and Stenson manages to pass to side control!
Nakara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenson is controlling Nakara's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stenson is trying to control but can't.
Stenson controlling the position for now.
Stenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henrik Stenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Stenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stenson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Stenson!
A victorious Henrik Stenson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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